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Estimating body composition of caribou and reindeer using bioelectrical impedance analysis and body condition scores

• Reference: Gerhart, K. L., R. G. White, and R. D. Cameron. 1992. Estimating body composition of caribou and reindeer using bioelectrical impedance analysis and body condition scores. Rangifer 12(3):185–186. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.12.3.1042
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Raymond D. Cameron, Karen L. Gerhart, Robert G. White
• Funding Sources:
• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 26
• Keywords: caribou, Rangifer tarandus granti, reindeer, Rangifer tarandus tarandus, body composition, bioelectrical impedance, body condition
• Link: https://doi.org/10.7557/2.12.3.1042 (Offsite)
• Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Alaska Fairbanks, National Science Foundation
• Primary Authors: Karen L. Gerhart
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Project Numbers:
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
• Species: Caribou
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
• Title: Estimating body composition of caribou and reindeer using bioelectrical impedance analysis and body condition scores
• Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology
• Year: 1992

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